A draftsman may need to show an E&O certificate before being hired as a subcontractor for an engineering firm.

After hiring an employee, an engineering business owner may need to show that the business has the state-required levels of Workers' Compensation Insurance.

Typically, these requirements are listed in your contracts, leases, and service agreements.

Sample Insurance Certificates for Engineers and Architects

You've heard a lot about insurance certificates, but you might not know what they look like. An insurance certificate is a one- or two-page document that lists all the major details of your policy, what it covers, and how long it's active. For an example, see our sample insurance certificates for architecture and engineering businesses.

How to Get an Insurance Certificate

Once you have insurance, getting a Certificate of Liability Insurance should be easy. At insureon, we know that our customers often need an insurance cert immediately so they can sign a contract. Our customers are able to download a certificate whenever they need it, giving them 24/7 access to their proof of insurance.

If you'd like to learn more about your liability insurance, talk with one of our architecture and engineering insurance experts. Or fill out an online insurance application for a free quote on small business insurance.